How Ukrainian scouting culture thrives in the woods of western New York state

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A group of <em>novachky</em>, female campers ages 6-11, stand at attention for a photograph, along with their two <em>sestrichky</em>, or "sisters" who serve as female counselors. Marching drills are a daily activity at camp.

Every July, campers, counselors and administrators gather on 84 acres of hilly woods in the woods of western New York state that has been home to a Ukrainian summer camp called “Novyi Sokil” since 1950.

Every July, campers, counselors and administrators gather on 84 acres of hilly woods in the woods of western New York state that has been home to a Ukrainian summer camp called “Novyi Sokil” since 1950.